shepherded
ˈʃɛpərdɪd
Definition

Definition of shepherded - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
guidanceguided or led like a shepherd
  • The shepherded flock moved calmly across the field.
directed guided led
2.
protectionprotected or watched over
  • The shepherded group felt safe during the hike.
guarded shielded watched
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Origin of shepherded

Old English, sceaphierde (sheep herder)

Examples of shepherded in a sentence

  • The shepherded tour was informative and well-organized.
  • The shepherded children stayed close to their guide.
  • Shepherded by the guards, the VIPs moved safely.

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  1. French:guidé, protégé, ...
  2. German:geführt, beschützt, ...
  3. Italian:guidato come un pastore, sorvegliato, ...
  4. Spanish:conducido como un pastor, protegido, ...
  5. Portuguese:conduzido, protegido, ...
  6. Chinese:被引导的, 被保护的, ...
  7. Japanese:導かれた, 守られた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُوَجَّه, مَحْمِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּנְחֶה, מוּגָן, ...
  10. Russian:ведомый, охраняемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ведений, під наглядом, ...
  12. Hindi:मार्गदर्शित, सुरक्षित, ...
shepherd
ˈʃɛp.ərd
shepherdess

Definition of shepherd - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
agricultureperson who takes care of sheep
  • The shepherd led the flock to the pasture.
herder sheepherder
2.
leaderperson who guides or leads others
  • The pastor was a shepherd to his congregation.
guide leader mentor

Verb

tr.
guidelead and protect a group, often caring for animals or people
  • Shepherd the volunteers through the training sessions.
guide herd tend
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Expressions with shepherd

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guide someone through a process or situation
She shepherded the students through the application process.
guide or lead a group of people
The manager's job is to shepherd the flock during the project.
leader caring for and guiding followers
The teacher was a good shepherd to her students.
breed of large dog known for its intelligence and loyalty
The German shepherd is often used in police work.
dog bred to herd and guard sheep
The shepherd dog guided the sheep back to the pen.
dish of minced meat under mashed potatoes
She made a delicious shepherd's pie for dinner..

Origin of shepherd

Old English, sceap (sheep) + hierde (herder)

Examples of shepherd in a sentence

  • A shepherd's life is often solitary and peaceful.
  • The CEO acted as a shepherd during the company's crisis.
  • In the novel, the protagonist was a shepherd for the revolutionaries.
  • Shepherd the flock across the valley at dawn.
  • The teacher shepherded shy students during the field trip.

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  1. French:berger, guider, ...
  2. German:Schäfer, führen, ...
  3. Italian:pastore, guidare, ...
  4. Spanish:pastor, guiar, ...
  5. Portuguese:pastor, guiar, ...
  6. Chinese:牧羊人, 带领, ...
  7. Japanese:羊飼い, 導く, ...
  8. Arabic:رَاعٍ, رَعَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:רוֹעֶה צֹאן, לְהַנְחוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:пастух, направлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пастух, опікуватися, ...
  12. Hindi:गड़रिया, मार्गदर्शन करना, ...
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